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Science Missions tab on the NASA website. The Lunar Environment heliospheric X-ray Imager, a telescope designed at Boston University’s Center for Space Physics aboard NASA’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 spacecraft, went into lunar orbit on Feb. 13. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU faculty reach new horizons through NASA-funded projects

Jack Schwed February 19, 2025
Safely landing a human on the moon in 1969 and launching the Hubble Space Telescope in 1990 are only a few of the accomplishments that have established NASA as one of the leading space agencies of the world.  Now, over 80 science missions and countless other projects are under development at NASA, some led by teams of faculty and students at Boston University. 
Boston University College of Engineering. BU School of Engineering Professor Brian Walsh led the team that created the Lunar Environment heliospheric X-ray Imager for NASA’s Blue Ghost Mission 1. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

From Boston to the moon: BU’s LEXI instrument set to make history

Hazel Nystrom January 22, 2025
The first Boston University-developed device to land on a celestial body is a part of NASA's Blue Ghost Mission 1, set to land on the moon.
The Harvest moon during a partial eclipse on Sept. 17. Earth currently has a “mini-moon,” which offers a unique research opportunity for astronomers. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

From space rocks to dirty snowballs, Boston astronomers talk current astronomical events, our connection to the universe

Macie Parker October 11, 2024
Astronomical events — a comet just as bright as Jupiter and the mini-moon — are not just interesting to look at. They offer a unique glimpse into the vastness of the galaxy that we call home.
Elijah Chacko | Graphic Artist

Small step for Prada, giant leap for feminism | Data Driven

Sarah Datta November 29, 2023
NASA's partnership with Prada to design new space suits is a progressive step for women and gender-nonconforming individuals in STEM.
The “Goodnight Oppy” movie poster. The documentary about NASA’s Mars rover, Opportunity, kicked off the 2022 GlobeDocs Film Festival. COURTESY OF AMAZON STUDIOS VIA IMDB

GlobeDocs film festival opens with Goodnight Oppy documentary

Talia Lissauer October 18, 2022
A screening of the new documentary "Goodnight Oppy" revealed the true story behind the famous NASA rover
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

Divine Politik: Grieving what’s not yet gone — a reflection on climate change

Caroline McCord May 3, 2022
Spending just one spring day outside can and should reinvigorate our fight against climate change. 
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

Considering the future that may not exist

Sydney Roth April 19, 2022
The more we do for the planet now means a better quality of life for the generations ahead of us.
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Rocket Man: BU alum, NASA astronaut prepares for first lift off

Emily Pauls April 1, 2022
Bob Hines is taking off to the International Space Station for a six month mission on April 19.
Unpacking the Desire for Prestige | Is It OK If I Record?

Unpacking the Desire for Prestige | Is It OK If I Record?

Angela Yang September 26, 2021

This week, Sarah and Angela introspect on why it's so tempting for journalists to chase after prestige, as well as why society seems to place so much value on big names. What counts as humble-bragging,...

Summer Recap: Working at NASA + The Boston Globe | Is It OK If I Record?

Summer Recap: Working at NASA + The Boston Globe | Is It OK If I Record?

Angela Yang September 5, 2021

Sarah and Angela are kicking off their senior and junior years of college after a summer full of work experience. Sarah, an aspiring science journalist, wrapped up a communications internship at...

Flags in the Questrom School of Business at boston university

Boston observes first Arab American Heritage Month

Molly Farrar April 14, 2021
The Boston City Council declared April Arab American Heritage Month during its April 7 meeting.
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April Horoscopes (warning: they’re not legit)

Sophia Yakumithis March 26, 2021
Vaccines, Taco Tuesday and NASA galore! Find out which unexpected fortune awaits you in April.
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